Americans making tough decisions, relying on credit cards with holiday spending in full swing

Economists say holiday spending is growing over last year, but at a slower pace. Americans are facing higher prices without seeing more in their paychecks and that’s leading to tough…

Trump moves to roll back fuel economy standards set under Biden

The Trump administration is proposing new fuel economy standards for vehicles that would roll back efficiency rules implemented under former President Biden. Under the Transportation Department proposal, which was unveiled…

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Impending layoff notices across much of the U.S. surged in October, highlighting signs of stress in the job market. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows that 39,006…

Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll

A sweeping new survey of 3,000 registered Latino voters across the country finds that economic anxiety continues to dominate the political mood heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with cost…

Why are U.S. layoffs rising even as corporate profits surge?

As U.S. corporate profits rise and the stock market hits new highs, investors are reaping the rewards. Yet beneath the surge, companies have cut nearly 1 million jobs this year…

October layoffs soared to their highest for the month in 22 years: report

Layoffs across the U.S. soared last month to more than 153,000, marking the worst October for job reductions in 22 years, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Employers have…

News poll: As Trump's approval on the economy slides, does Democrats' approach match up?

As millions of voters head to the polls in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia, a new CBS News poll asks Americans nationally about President Trump’s approach and how…

Americans to spend big this holiday despite gloomy economic views

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a…

Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing

For most of 2025, the job market was described by economists as “no hire, no fire” — a stretch of time when job seekers faced slim prospects, but workers could…

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